Question

The Apex Court has made it compulsory for cinema theatres to play the National Anthem with the image
of the National Flag prior to screening films. The audience should stand up to show respect. It is said that
majority of the people have supported the directive of the Supreme Court as it is a Fundamental Duty also.

1. In your opinion, how far does this directive instil values of nationalism among the Indians?

2. Suggest ways and means to tackle those who violate this directive.

Please write in points with full answer.

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Answer 1

Answer:

The full version of the Anthem shall be played on the following

occasions: -

i) Civil and Military investitures;

ii) When National Salute (which means the Command “Rashtriya

Salute – Salami Shastr” to the accompaniment of the National

Anthem is given on ceremonial occasions to the President or to the

Governor/Lieutenant Governor within their respective States/

Union Territories;

iii) During parades – irrespective of whether any of the dignitaries

referred to in (ii) above is present or not;

iv) On arrival of the President at formal State functions and other

functions organized by the Government and mass functions and on

his departure from such functions;

v) Immediately before and after the President addresses the Nation

over All India Radio;

vi) On arrival of the Governor/Lieutenant Governor at formal State

functions within his State/Union Territory and on his departure

from such functions;

vii) When the National Flag is brought on parade;

viii) When the Regimental Colours are presented;

ix) For hoisting of colours in the Navy

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